A HARWICH music project has been given a £1,500 cashpot to help young musicians.

We are Music was given the grant from Essex County Council’s Culture in Essex Small Grants scheme for its Get Known, be Heard project.

The project will help support young musicians and promoters by offering technical support and performance opportunities at events in the Tendring and Colchester area this summer.

This will range from live music at Firstsite, to festivals and acoustic nights.

Chris Scott, chairman of We are Music, said: “The contribution from Essex County Council will enable us to work with young people to increase opportunities for them to perform and be seen by a larger audience.

“Without this support we could not involve as many young people in the delivery of events and provide them with the chance to help organise events.

“We hope that it will enable us to establish a template to gain further funding for the young promoters project.”

Councillor Susan Barker, Essex County Council’s cabinet member for culture, communities and customer, said: “We are delighted to support young musicians in Essex by providing funding for the Get known, be heard project.

“It is vital that young musicians have the opportunity to perform at events and showcase their talents in order to inspire them to get involved in music.”